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Blair Clark has spent four years reuniting families through his YouTube channel. A DNA test flipped the script when he discovered Fiona, the 66-year-old sister his late mother placed for adoption decades ago.
Popular science creator Hank Green apologized to fans after realizing AI research tools were making him rush through videos. His decision to slow down shows how quality beats quantity in creative work.
Two major platforms just launched innovative ways to cut through AI-generated junk while keeping the helpful stuff. Instead of blanket bans, they're targeting quality, not just technology.
A Georgia man named Joe turned fast food reviews into Hollywood-quality productions, and the internet can't get enough. His KFC popcorn chicken video just hit nearly nine million views.
Six Malaysian YouTube creators are learning to teach parents how to protect their children online. The program tackles growing concerns about digital safety with trusted voices families already follow.
DuckDuckGo just gave its users an ad-free YouTube experience with a new built-in blocker that works right out of the box. The privacy-focused browser now joins the ranks of tools helping people watch videos without interruption.
YouTube reached a settlement with a young person who claimed the platform caused harm through addictive features, marking the second resolved case among thousands pending nationwide. The move comes after a jury awarded $6 million to another plaintiff earlier this year, setting a precedent that could reshape how social media protects children.
The beloved children's show that taught kindness for 33 years is now streaming free on YouTube, including groundbreaking episodes that challenged racism. Families can relive Fred Rogers' gentle wisdom starting with the very first black-and-white episode from 1968.
Mark Rober, the YouTube star who once built Mars rovers for NASA, just announced a $60 million plan to create a science curriculum kids actually want to learn. At his recent TED Talk, he demonstrated his teaching style the only way he knows how: with explosions.
YouTube is making AI-generated content easier to spot with prominent new labels and automatic detection tools. The platform is prioritizing transparency for realistic AI videos that could mislead viewers.
YouTube just gave every adult user a powerful weapon against AI-generated deepfakes of their face. The free tool scans the entire platform and lets you request removal of fake videos using your likeness.
YouTube just opened its AI-powered deepfake detection tool to everyone over 18, giving everyday people the same protections once reserved for celebrities and politicians. Now you can scan the platform for videos using your face without permission.